Penang

There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm, and one such property that we keep returning to is that of Macalister Mansion. The only member of Design Hotels in Malaysia, a stay here is ju…

Monica Tindall One of the most memorable meals we’ve had this year is at Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang. The Chef’s Tasting Menu sees an “eight” course (eight in inverted commas as with canapés, amuse bouche, palate cleanser and petite fours, …

Monica Tindall Instagram fans should add an additional 30 minutes to their dining reservation when visiting the Living Room at Macalister Mansion, Penang. There are so many nooks and corners, bits and pieces, lighting features, interesting flooring, quirky o…

Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipan…

Simply beautiful. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is summed up in these two words. Set on (an unheard of these days) 30 acres of beachside land, the magnificent property is encircled by lush verdant grounds. Century old rain trees shade expansive lawns …

Life can get a little hectic in these modern times. Technology should be making our lives easier, however, it oft has the opposite effect. Constant connection puts us on call 24-7, and instead of lightening our workloads, just provokes us to do even more. It can be h…

Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall Having spent a peaceful first night at the stunning UNESCO award winning property, The Blue Mansion, I awoke refreshed and ravenous. I’d been blissfully dreaming all night of the d…

Once home to the man who the New York Times described as the ‘Rockefeller of the East,’ Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion is cloaked in a rich history and intrigue. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, this 19th century property is the …